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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1930

Page

3

Congress Plans Early Adjournment From Session

Washington May 5 Congress aims to adjourn by June 14 with a packed schedule. The plan includes final passage of the Tariff Bill, ratification of the London Naval Treaty, and passage of supply and minor laws including transferring prohibition enforcement to the Justice Department. John J. Parker’s Supreme Court nomination vote looms.

Congress Senate House Treasury Justice Department John J. Parker Supreme Court

Listen Ladies benefit show features local dancing chorus

Nelsonville May 5. The Listen Ladies event at the Nelsonville Y M C A will include a dancing chorus of local girls led by Miss Ethel Johnson with a pop chorus of Elizabeth Stedem Thelma Baugh Trea Shaw Lillian Howe Lucille Eddy Mildred Bayless and Adie Ray. Mrs Charles Monks led a Sunday School gathering at Mrs Monks Chestnut Street with devotional readings and a two course lunch.

Nelsonvile Nelsonville Ethel Johnson Elizath Stedem Thelma Baugh Trea Shaw Lillian Howe Lucille Eddy Mildred Bayless Adee Ray Charles Monks Nell Odell Emma Fley Besse Warehime Besse Higgins Effie Barden Emima McManamay Minnie Patton Mary Odillie Clara Potts Bertha Nelson Hattie Gilbert Faye Oward Fannie Williams Margaret Woolery Nelldell Emma Dailey Monks Maria Evans Dorothy Contner Agnes Dailey Newt Smith Chestnut Street

Evener Family Reunion Held at Riverside Home

A Sunday May 4 family reunion gathered 42 attendees at Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Evener’s Riverside home. A noon dinner was served. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Guy Evans and Meta Evans of Arizona, Otto Dowler and family of Circlehill, Charles Showalter and family of Morristown, Jack Johnson and family of Buchtel, Carl Coats and children of Logan, and Omer Devol of Columbus.

G. D. Evener Riverside Guy Evans Meta Arizona Otto Dowler Circlehill Charles Showalter Morristown Jack Johnson Buchtel Carl Coats Logan Omer Devol Columbus

Local residents visit relatives and attend events in Columbus

A series of social notes lists visitors and travelers including Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Weltzheimer's trip to Columbus to see son Paul, the Tomlinson funeral in Adelphi, and multiple families visiting relatives across Columbus and nearby towns. It also notes attendance at the White Shrine convention and other weekend visits.

C. E. Weltzheimer Paul E. P. Leighty Columbus Orland Gandee Margaret Helen Ethel Rosser W. C. Tomlinson Adelphi Max Pergrin Akron Ohio W. H. Parks Ernestine Leighty Margaret Weltzheimer Harry Edington Orrin Thacker L. R. Kelch Troy Tomison Marian Katherine Harrop Marie Stowe St. Clairsville Marian Tomlinson Kelch J. M. Butts Bert Young R. D. Young Pomeroy Lawrence Young Young C. E. Washburn Isaac Warner Harry Lines Dave Evans Will Powell L. A. Davis Elizabeth Street Thomas Longstaff Herman Ohlinger Joan Hamilton Middleport Bertha Hamilton Verity Madison Street Gus Pidcock Edward Pedigo Violet Bayless James Kitchen Lillian Stover

Wright Will Have Hearing on Friday

Joe Wright was arraigned in Mayor Hickman s court on liquor possession and pleaded not guilty. His trial was scheduled for Friday May 9 at 6 30 p m. Also noted were fines for Bart Smith and Herbert Walker for littering and careless driving respectively.

Nelsonville Joe Wright Hickman Bart Smith Logan Smith Herbert Walker

Betty Jane Tignor Birthday Party Celebrated

Betty Jane Tignor’s twelfth birthday was celebrated Friday evening when her mother Mrs. Cora Tignor hosted the Jubilee Music Club at the Methodist Church social rooms. Guests included Bessie Stephenson Audrey Bean Marie Hall Frances Hall Margie Connor Florence Easterling Mary Eunice Goodspeed Betty Stewart Marie Buell Elsie Keating Kathryn Wolfe Mary Grace Marjorie Simonton Marjorie Hickman Betty Jane and Josephine Tignor John Sheffield and Garth Lightfoot.

Betty Jane Tignor Cora Tignor Jubilee Music Club Methodist Church Bessie Stephenson Audrey Bean Audrey Marie Frances Hall Margie Connor Florence Easterling Mary Eunice Goodspeed Betty Stewart Marie Buell Elsie Keating Kathryn Wolfe Mary Grace Marjorie Simonton Marjorie Hickman Betty Jane Josephine Tignor John Sheffield Garth Lightfoot

Tickets On Sale For Listen Ladies In Nelsonville

Tickets go on sale today at Shafer News Stand Y M C A and Ohlinger Wolfe store. A committee with Boy Scouts Ladies Auxiliary and the Young Men's Club handles sales. Loyal Women's Class of the Christian Church holds meeting Tuesday at 7 30 with Mrs Mary Crabtree at 273144 West Washington Street all members requested to attend.

Nelsonville Shafer News Ohlinger and Wolfe Boy Scouts Ladies Auxiliary Young Men's Club The Christian Church Mary Crabtree Albert Barber West Washington Street United Mine Workers of Iica

Court House Doings Estate Actions And Appointments

Distribution of assets in kind of the estate of Frank Klingo as reported by administrator Charles E. Duncan has been approved. Maude L. Woodworth appointed executrix of the estate of Robert L. Woodworth. No bond required. Appraisers named H. C. Cameron D Hopkins and C. M. Gill. Estella H. Lash appointed administratrix of the estate of Ann M. Hobson Interstate. Bond furnished and approved. J. S & S. Sherrard J. L. Henry and J. J. Sisler named appraisers. Minnie Wilson McKee appointed guardian of six McKee children. Bond furnished and approved. Mildred Douglas authorized to complete contract for sale of Desta M. Perry real estate. Estate of John F. Beckler valued at 3057.90 exempt from inheritance tax. Authority to transfer and record Lydia A. Nash real estate granted to Ira Hawk, devisee. Will of Ellen C. Lindsey filed and hearing set for May 6 at 10. Will of S. E. Searls admitted to probate and record. Administrators for the estate of Harley B. and O. W. Jones and E. R. Nelson...

Maude L. Woodworth Robert L. Woodworth H. C. Cameron Co. D. Hopkins C. M. Gill Estella H. Lash Ann M. Hobson J. S&s. Sherrard J. L. Henry J. J John F. Beckler Lydia A. Nash Ira Hawk Ellen C. Lindsey S. E. Searls O. W. Jones E. R. Nelson Harley B. and

Adlerika advertised for stomach relief from gas and cleaning bowels

A vintage ad promotes Adlerika for stomach and bowel relief claiming a 2 meals a day and plenty of water aid digestion. It touts one spoonful easing gas sour stomach and headaches and lists Gibson's Pharmacy Athens Hickman's Nelsonville Poling Taylor Murray City Coolville as point of sale.

C. de- Forest Gibson's Athens Hickman's Nelsonville Poling’s Murray City Taylor’s Drug Store Coolville

Appraisers Named for Union Grocery Store Estate

Frances J Nelson reports appraisers appointed to value the Union Grocery Store estate. The late Mr Nelson owned it in partnership with Mr Jones, brother of the late Mrs Nelson. Named appraisers are C J Sanders Paul Shannon and James G Russell.

Frances J. Nelson Union Grocery Store Mr. Nelson Jones

Marriage prospects listed for several residents

A list of young adults from Murray City to Glouster and Athens areas announces engagement intentions. Names include John Guess to Pauline Wollett, George Tivner to Jessie Dorris, Sam McDonald to Ruth Buckley, George Dailey to Nellie Calentine, Albert Moody to Ruby Corwin, and George Sayre to Anna Spires, detailing ages, occupations, and hometowns.

John Guess Murray City Pauline Wollett Sam McDonald Miner Buchtel Ruth Buckley Buchtel George Dailey Athens State Hospital Athens R. D Nellie Calentine Athens Albert M. Moody Miner Glouster Ruby Lea Corwin

Honeymoon Off as Bride Leaves Groom in Mysterious Disappearance

Elyria reports the bride Deasie Sutton vanished soon after her wedding to 25 year old Kenneth Moody. The groom, dubbed the brideless bridegroom, plans to seek legal action to satisfy the law and bring her to court. William Sutton, Deasie’s father, cites reasons behind the marriage collapse.

Elyria May Kenneth KR. Moody Deasie Sutton William Sutton

Bride Leaves Groom After Quick Elyria Wedding

Walter Watts justice of the peace issued a writ of habeas corpus directing Sutton to appear in court and justify return to her husband Moody, an Elyria mechanic. The couple wed Friday with Watts performing the ceremony, but the bride left with her parents for Niagara Falls and has not been seen since.

Moody Walter Watts Niagara Falls

Mystery Blast Wrecks House in Maple Heights Village

A mysterious explosion wrecked an unoccupied house in Maple Heights Village, Cleveland suburb, causing a fire that badly damaged two adjoining structures. Fire crews battled flames as investigators began examining the blast site.

Cleveland Cleveland, May U.P Maple Heights Village

Explosion at secluded home sparks bootlegging suspects

An early morning blast leveled a secluded house, causing $20000 in losses and breaking walls and roof. The structure had been vacant for two weeks though lights were seen nightly. No one was inside. police suspect a bootlegging gang hideout due to alcohol odor reported by neighbors and fire crews.

Jacent Debria

Mt. Vernon Wins District State Scholarship Contest

Mt Vernon High School won the District State Scholarship Contest with 42 points at Ohio State University. Springfield High School placed second, followed by Columbus North, Delaware, Lancaster, and Urbana in ranking order.

MT. Vernon Columbus Mt. Vernon High School Ohio State University Springfield High School Columbus North Delaware Lancaster Urbana

Young suspect tied to 11 auto thefts in city case

Columbus police seek details after Carl Anderson confessed to stealing 11 automobiles from near a police station. He is held in city jail while detectives probe the case and his home is in Zanesville.

Columbus Carl Anderson Zanesville

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